According to the latest updates, Kim Soo Hyun has been cleared of all charges that were being investigated in the Kim Sae Ron case. As of now, the actor is said to be planning to file a lawsuit. Not only that, Kim Se-ui, a YouTuber who was actively making content about the case, has also been arrested after being ordered not to. Since the actor’s innocence has been proven, many wonder if he will make a comeback.
The production house is putting Kim Soo Hyun’s drama on hold until further notice
Before the lawsuit and controversy, Soo Hyun was cast in a new drama called ‘Knock Off’. However, following the case and the allegations against the actor, the production house behind the show pulled the plug. Now, netizens are wondering if the show will be released, but it seems like it is not for now.Xportsnews reported that the production house is holding on to ‘Knock Off’ and the show has no plans to release it. The company’s position has not changed for now.
What is ‘Knock Off’ about?
The drama series follows the life of a man whose life is turned upside down by the 1997 Asian financial crisis. It is set on how he manages to grow a fake business and build it into an empire. The show had a budget of 60 million KRW, and starred Kim Soo Hyun as the lead. However, following the allegations leveled against him by Kim Sae Ron’s family following his death, and the subsequent case, the company was forced to cancel all plans for the show and put it on hold for the time being.
The actor has faced backlash over a possible comeback
While there is no clear report on whether the actor will return to the entertainment industry, rumors have already been doing the rounds online. Many netizens have reacted strongly, with many commenting that they don’t want to see the actor in the industry again.One person commented, “There may be no physical evidence, but there were still many suspicious circumstances,” and another said that they do not believe in the verdict of the case and will never support Kim Soo Hyun.One social media user sarcastically commented on the matter and said: “Probably it would go back like nothing happened”, while another said: “No one wants to see that on screen again – please stay away.”Kim Soo Hyun was accused of dating Kim Sae Ron when he was still a minor and even harassed her after he joined her management agency.
